Tuesday, September 28, 2010

I've got the building bug

My new mini dwelling - the medieval enchanter's tower. Here it is in the dry build.

I'm realising that it takes a lot of thought to do things in the right order - beams, plaster, painting, and so on. Don't want any of those 'oh ****!!!' moments. :)Hmmm, thatch or tiles? Aged or new? Lighting? Flooring? Decisions, decisions.

Wood shingles are appropriate too, they were very common in ancient times before the forest were depleted. We don't see them used on ancient buildings anymore but actually they were used more often than thatch, stone or tile if there were trees in the area.

Karin, thanks - I'm torn between thatch and shingles or slates. I haven't seen thatch yet that looks right for what I want, being reed thatch. At the moment I'm experimenting with a native New Zealand plant. It'll take time.

I love that Tower, I have often looked at it. You will make it fabalous. I like the idea of old with wooden shinkles on the roof, a curling staircase, planked floors.... Whatever you decide, it will be great.Julia xx

Michelle - I didn't know that DHE had stopped making this kit - I'd better not mess it up! And yes it had been lying unmade for more than two years. And yes the roof has been giving me second thoughts - I've been thinking that a good thicklayer of thatch might cover any botches :)))I'm off to look at yours - thanks!

Peppercorns

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About Me

Allo! I'm Glenda, I've been making 12th-scale miniatures for a couple of years, and now returning to knitting after a 15-year gap. I loved it then and I love it now. Failures, successes - bring it on!
My Ravelry username is zspun